Select all the non-transparent or non-masked areas of a layer. This way, you can work around your main focus without losing it. Select objects around a pre-selected image. Pressing these keys will have that section reselected in no time. This is a great command for when you accidentally click away from a section. This shortcut gives you quick access to Photoshop's style controls, such as Drop Shadow, Bevel & Emboss and Color Overlay. Copy multiple layersĭraw a selection, then use this command to take every layer into the clipboard, rather than just the current layer selection. If you decide to change your mind, you can always select the image and send it to the back of the pile.

This Photoshop shortcut enables you to bring any selected image to the front. It does exactly the same as the command above, but in the opposite direction. Here, you can move your preferred layer to the top of the stack of images you're working with in Photoshop. The only difference via cut is that it will remove the selected image portion from the original image. Like creating a new layer via copy, this command will create a new layer with the selected image area in it. Use this command to create a new layer from an existing one. This is useful if you need to make adjustments later on. To see them merged as a new layer, simply add in the Shift modifier. Once you've selected your layers, use this command to merge them into just one layer. Beware! Once merged, they're extremely difficult to separate. This command enables you to merge all your existing layers to create one new layer. This adds a flattened version of the image to the new layer but leaves the stacked layers intact too. Flatten layersĪdd a new, empty layer to the top of your stack, select it and use the above command to flatten the layers in an image to sharpen the result. This command will fill an empty layer with the current foreground or background colour.

WINDOWS: Alt+Delete (foreground) or Ctrl+Delete (background).

MAC: Alt+Backspace (foreground) or Cmd+Backspace (background).

Mastering the new layer shortcut is a doddle, so once you're ready to drop in a layer behind it, be sure to use this shortcut. Get started on your latest project in next to no time with this handy shortcut that instantly whips up a new layer and dialogue box. To scroll through the layers quickly, hold Alt/Option and use left and right bracket keys to scroll through: right is up and left is down.

Photoshop brush size shortcut